| Pascal Sebah Obelique de Cleopatre a Alexandrie [Album compiled by the Reverend J N Dalton (1839-1931) and presented to King George V] 1875-1882 Albumen print 20.0 x 26.2 cm (image) The Royal Collection RCIN 2581549 LL/93344 Photograph of view along path running along edge of harbour; man stands, centre; behind, centre right behind hut is obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics, low buildings and beginnings of crenellated wall behind. This 'Cleopatra's Needle' is possibly the one now in New York.
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